22 Ways to Change Up Your Mashed Potato Game

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food (followed closely by mac and cheese), so it only makes sense to have them grace your table during the ultimate comfort meal, Thanksgiving dinner. Some people swear by the classic mash recipe of russet potatoes, butter, cream, salt and pepper, all mashed together to creamy perfection. But we’re here to tell you that you can do a lot more with your potatoes. Like A LOT more. We’re talking pesto mash, pumpkin mash and even olive oil mash. The sky’s the limit, really.

3. Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes: Never peel or pre-boil your potatoes again thanks to this slow-cooker recipe. Just spend 10 minutes prepping, toss the cubed potatoes in the slow cooker, and in two hours, you have potato perfection. (via Creme de la Crumb)

22. Healthy Alternatives: Potato who? We’re getting our fix with the help of celery root, cauliflower, parsnips and carrots. This year we vow not to feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon by the time the feasting is done. (via Brit + Co)

What’s your go-to Thanksgiving mashed potato recipe? Tell us about it in the comments!

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YAS! Look out for all the cake, donuts, and ice cream every Wednesday.